TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S
Englewood, CO — May 6, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 6, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA179 |
| Event ID | 20230509122574 |
| Location | Englewood, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.57171, -104.84124 |
| Airport | CENTENNIAL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | TEXTRON AVIATION INC |
| Model | 172S |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to adjust his seat during taxi, which resulted in his seat sliding aft, and subsequent loss of directional control.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.